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		<title>10 Ways to Celebrate Arbor Day with Kids!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow, April 29, 2011 is National Arbor Day. Share the The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, or One Tree (Green Start series) by Innovative Kids with your children. These stories remind us at any age to be mindful of our trees.]]></description>
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		<title>My Favorite Ways to Celebrate Earth Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeanine Silversmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earth Day is just around the corner and in my house, the excitement almost reaches that of the December holiday season. April 22 marks the 42nd anniversary of the big day and whether or not you consider yourself a Greenie, a Once-ler, or more likely something in between, Earth Day is a wonderful time to engage your family in healthy, fun, and meaningful activities.

My favorite ways to celebrate Earth Day:]]></description>
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		<title>Help keep our coastline clean! Participate in Coastal Cleanup in Rhode Island</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen Swanberg &#124; Audubon EEC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[International Coastal Cleanup September 25, 2010 9 a.m.-noon* (*Some cleanups occur on a different date or time; check individual listings for details) Each year, volunteers around the world show they care about their coasts by flocking to the beaches to clean up and document the trash they find. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take one Small Step for Wildlife: Break Old Habits</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 10:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RW Park Zoo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Roger Williams Park Zoo Many of us want to do our best to help the environment and wildlife, but with so many suggestions on what to do – grow your own garden, drive a hybrid car, carry recycled bags, etc. – it is easy to feel overwhelmed and find yourself doing nothing! Additionally, many of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Earth Day 2010: Audubon invites you to unplug and take a walk!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristen Swanberg &#124; Audubon EEC</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take to the Trails! Offers a Week-long Schedule of Free Guided Hikes to Encourage Outdoor Exploration April 17 – 25, 2010 Audubon encourages Rhode Island residents of all ages to log off the computer and electronics for a day and celebrate planet Earth by plugging into nature. The big yellow bus pulled into an Audubon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Poksak: A Reusable Shopping Bag Helps Fund Education for Orphans</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Poksak is a Rhode Island-based social venture that sells pouchable, reusable tote bags in an effort to fund college scholarships for foster children and raise environmental awareness. This week running Monday, March 15 through Sunday March 21, 2010 Poksak has teamed up with Mothers Acting Up (MAU) and Kidoinfo to bring concerned mothers the Power [...]]]></description>
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		<title>International Coastal Cleanup: Rhode Island Style</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 19, 2009 from 9 AM &#8211; Noon Each year on the third Saturday in September, volunteers around the world show they care about their coasts by flocking to the beaches to clean up and document the trash they find. The Audubon Society of Rhode Island coordinates cleanup efforts for the Ocean State. The &#8220;Hold [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five (+ 1) Fabulous Gift Ideas for Father&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are few gifts dad may like depending on your budget and his interests. For some local handmade options, check Linda&#8217;s crafty gift ideas for dad. 1. Quality time with the kids. A family outing or just dad and the kids may start with breakfast at home or at his favorite diner or coffee shop. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kids Contest Celebrates World Oceans Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wear Blue on Monday! &#8220;World Oceans Day&#8221; is officially June 8 starting this year, 2009. Although the concept for this holiday has been unofficially celebrated around the world since 1992, the official designation by the U.N. is a significant step in conserving and protecting our world&#8217;s ocean. &#8220;World Oceans Day&#8221; provides an opportunity each year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grocery News: Recycling What Can&#8217;t Be Recycled</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 10:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Katy Killilea</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Katy Killilea Yogurt and hummus are two of the main food groups for lots of young families, and typically these foods are  packaged in #5 plastics. Number fives aren&#8217;t yet recyclable in Rhode Island, so after you&#8217;ve reused your containers as paint-mixing receptacles or bathtub cups, they&#8217;re usually landfill-bound. Relief is in sight for [...]]]></description>
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